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ALL Funded Indicates programs either partially or wholly funded by Adult Learning and Literacy, Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy
Adult Learning Centre Adult Learning Centre Adult Literacy Program Adult Literacy Program Family Literacy Program Family Literacy Program
PLAR: Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
EAL: English as an Additional Language
NC: Non-Credit

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Transcona Literacy Centre

 Adult Literacy ProgramALL Funded

260 Redonda Street
Winnipeg, MB R2C 1L6

Region or District: Winnipeg - North East
Phone: 224-9099
Fax: 777-0233
E-mail: tlitc@shaw.ca
Website: www.members.shaw.ca/soyouthinkyoucanwrite

Contact(s):
Karen Ellis, Executive Director/ Instructor
Diana Rondeau, Literacy Working Group

Program Description:
Part-time individualized literacy instruction for adults in Transcona and the surrounding area.  One-to-one instruction provided by trained volunteers.  Tutors receive initial training as well as the opportunity for ongoing, specialized training.  Small group opportunities are available. Drop-in literacy stages program: up to 15 hours of programming available each week in a variety of time slots, days and evenings.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday Phone for hours
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Class Availability: Days, Evenings
Intake Schedule: Ongoing

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Adult Learning Centre Programming
High School Credits: Other Types of Credit:
9 Dual Credit
10 PLAR
11 NC Academic
12 NC Vocational
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Adult Literacy Programming
Stages: Other Programming:
Red checkmark 1   Family Literacy
Red checkmark 2 Red checkmark EAL Literacy
Red checkmark 3 Red checkmark 1 to 1 Tutoring
  Other: Small group classes (4-8 students)
Other: Drop-in Stages
Other:
Other:
Learner Supports
  Study Skills Workshops   School Supplies
  Academic Tutoring   Library
  Academic Advising   Bus Tickets
  Career Planning   Child Care
  Job Search   Transportation
  Job Placement   Advocacy
  Work Experience   Referral
Red checkmark Wheelchair Access    
  Other:
Other:

Turtle Mountain Adult Education Centre

 Adult Learning CentreALL Funded

410 Broadway
Box 1556
Killarney, MB R0K 1G0

Mailing address:
423 South Railway Street
Box 326
Boissevain, MB  R0K 0E0

Region or District: Westman
Phone: 523-4492 or 534-6121
Fax: 523-4054
E-mail: kadulted@tmsd.mb.ca
Website: www.adulted.mb.ca

Contact(s):
Catherine Carlisle, Director
Brenda Stagg, Instructor
Sheri Haney, Instructor

Program Description:
Operates September through June, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (alternate centres) with continuous intake and flexible scheduling.

The centre offers high school credits to allow adult learners the opportunity to earn a Mature Student Diploma, or for employment/post-secondary requirement or upgrading job skills.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday Upon request
Class Availability: Days, Evenings
Intake Schedule: Ongoing

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Adult Learning Centre Programming
High School Credits: Other Types of Credit:
Red checkmark 9 Red checkmark Dual Credit
Red checkmark 10 Red checkmark PLAR
Red checkmark 11 Red checkmark NC Academic
Red checkmark 12   NC Vocational
  Other: Campus Manitoba post-secondary registration
Other:
Other:
Other:
Adult Literacy Programming
Stages: Other Programming:
  1   Family Literacy
  2 Red checkmark EAL Literacy
  3 Red checkmark 1 to 1 Tutoring
  Other: Skill level assessment
Other: Literacy and numeracy
Other: Home based learning or classroom instruction
Other:
Learner Supports
Red checkmark Study Skills Workshops   School Supplies
Red checkmark Academic Tutoring   Library
Red checkmark Academic Advising   Bus Tickets
Red checkmark Career Planning   Child Care
Red checkmark Job Search   Transportation
Red checkmark Job Placement   Advocacy
Red checkmark Work Experience   Referral
Red checkmark Wheelchair Access    
  Other:
Other:

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United Food and Commercial Workers Local 832 Training Centre

 Adult Literacy ProgramAdult Learning CentreALL Funded

2nd Floor-880 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P1

Region or District: Winnipeg - Central
Phone: 775-8329
Toll Free: 1-877-775-8329
Fax: 772-7601
E-mail: info@ufcwtraining.mb.ca
Website: www.ufcw832.com

Contact(s):
Ans Norman, Education Director
Mature Student Diploma Program
Phone: 480-8116
E-mail: anorman@ufcwtraining.mb.ca

Wanda McGorum, Program Co-ordinator
Continuing Ed - non-credit
Phone: 480-8113
E-mail: wmcgorum@ufcwtraining.mb.ca

Program Description:
The UFCW Training Centre is a labour-run adult education and training centre funded through an education and training trust fund negotiated with employers in collective bargaining.  The centre serves members, retirees, family and friends of UFCW Local 832.  The Winnipeg Centre has six classrooms, two computer labs, a computer independent learning centre, a Career Transition Resource room, and a break room.  The Brandon satellite facility includes two classrooms, a computer lab and a break room.  Courses in rural areas across Manitoba are held in partnership with community colleges or school divisions.

There are five main program streams: Mature Student Diploma program, Continuing Ed – non-credit, Career Transition Service, UFCW Shop Steward Diploma/Health & Safety Committee training and UFCW Workplace/Custom training.

The Mature Student Diploma Program is offered in partnership with Winnipeg Technical College and features small classes.  Certified teachers are experienced working with adults and are familiar with the challenges associated with coming back to school as a working adult.  Additional credits are offered for heritage language proficiency, through Student Initiated Projects, independent study or PLAR.

Non-credit courses include a range of Microsoft computer classes, EAL classes, Safe Food Handling, literacy, French and Spanish.  A variety of health and wellness courses are also offered including CPR/First Aid, Boat Safety, and Pilates.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday Phone for hours
Saturday Phone for hours
Class Availability: Days, Evenings, Saturdays
Intake Schedule: By appointment between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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Adult Learning Centre Programming
High School Credits: Other Types of Credit:
  9 Red checkmark Dual Credit
  10 Red checkmark PLAR
  11   NC Academic
Red checkmark 12   NC Vocational
  Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Adult Literacy Programming
Stages: Other Programming:
  1   Family Literacy
  2 Red checkmark EAL Literacy
Red checkmark 3 Red checkmark 1 to 1 Tutoring
  Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Learner Supports
Red checkmark Study Skills Workshops Red checkmark School Supplies
Red checkmark Academic Tutoring   Library
Red checkmark Academic Advising   Bus Tickets
Red checkmark Career Planning   Child Care
Red checkmark Job Search   Transportation
  Job Placement   Advocacy
  Work Experience Red checkmark Referral
  Wheelchair Access    
  Other:
Other:

Urban Circle Training Centre Inc.

 Adult Learning CentreALL Funded

519 Selkirk Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6

Region or District: Winnipeg - North West
Phone: 589-4433
Fax: 582-6439
E-mail: rjohnson@urbancircle-inc.com
Website: www.urbancircletraining.com

Contact(s):
Rapheala Johnson-Diesbourg, Director
Stephen Britton, Acting Education Director

Program Description:
Urban Circle Training Centre, Inc. is a non-profit, charitable, community-based Aboriginal organization whose purpose is to provide Aboriginal people with holistic, culturally relevant, laddered education and skill-specific training targeted to job market demands, employment and economic empowerment.

Urban Circle offers certified training in stage 3 literacy (Adult Basic Education), Mature Grade 12 Diploma as well as post-secondary education as in a Para Educator Program, Health Care Aide/Health Unit Clerk Program and a Family Support Worker / FAS / E Program all in which are delivered in partnership with Red River College and the Province of Manitoba.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday N/A
Class Availability: Days, Summer
Intake Schedule:  

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Adult Learning Centre Programming
High School Credits: Other Types of Credit:
Red checkmark 9 Red checkmark Dual Credit
  10 Red checkmark PLAR
  11 Red checkmark NC Academic
Red checkmark 12   NC Vocational
  Other: Life skills and transition to post-secondary education
Other: Vocational training-accredited
Other: Career/employment counselling and job preparation. Supervised work placements.
Other: Cultural teachings (aboriginal)
Adult Literacy Programming
Stages: Other Programming:
  1   Family Literacy
  2   EAL Literacy
Red checkmark 3   1 to 1 Tutoring
  Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Learner Supports
  Study Skills Workshops   School Supplies
Red checkmark Academic Tutoring   Library
  Academic Advising   Bus Tickets
  Career Planning Red checkmark Child Care
  Job Search   Transportation
  Job Placement Red checkmark Advocacy
  Work Experience Red checkmark Referral
Red checkmark Wheelchair Access    
  Other: Counselling
Other: Accomodates a variety of learning styles
Other: Cultural teaching
Other: Life skills

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Victor Mager Adult Literacy Program

 Adult Literacy ProgramALL Funded

533A St. Anne’s Road
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3E8

Region or District: Winnipeg - South East
Phone: 254-1618
Fax: 255-2129
E-mail: vicmag@mts.net
Website: www.victormager.ca

Contact(s):
Joan Embleton, Co-ordinator/Literacy Working Group
Ron Hajes, Instructor

Program Description:
Provides general academic upgrading, pre-employment training, literacy classes, GED prep, introduction to computer literacy - Internet, and assessment testing. (CAAT)

Hours of Operation:
Monday Afternoon
Tuesday Afternoon & Evening
Wednesday Afternoon
Thursday Afternoon & Evening
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Class Availability: Days, Evenings, Summer
Intake Schedule:  

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Adult Learning Centre Programming
High School Credits: Other Types of Credit:
9 Dual Credit
10 PLAR
11 NC Academic
12 NC Vocational
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Adult Literacy Programming
Stages: Other Programming:
Red checkmark 1   Family Literacy
Red checkmark 2   EAL Literacy
Red checkmark 3 Red checkmark 1 to 1 Tutoring
  Other: Employability skills
Other: Vocational training
Other: Computer training
Other: Literacy and GED prep
Learner Supports
Red checkmark Study Skills Workshops Red checkmark School Supplies
Red checkmark Academic Tutoring   Library
Red checkmark Academic Advising   Bus Tickets
  Career Planning Red checkmark Child Care
  Job Search Red checkmark Transportation
  Job Placement Red checkmark Advocacy
  Work Experience Red checkmark Referral
  Wheelchair Access    
  Other:
Other:

Victor Mager Adult EAL

  

511 St. Anne’s Road

Mailing address:
Lavalle Centre, 511 St. Anne's Road
Winnipeg, MB R2M 3E5

Region or District: Winnipeg - South East
Phone: 254-5390
Fax: 255-5244
E-mail: audrey.owens@cybershools.ca
Website:

Contact(s):
Aundry Owens, Program Co-ordinator

Program Description:
Provides EAL training to eligible landed immigrants. Clients must have a Benchmark Assessment from Manitoba Labour and Immigration.

Classes teach the English that newcomers need to settle and work in Canada.

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m or
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday N/A
Class Availability: Days
Intake Schedule: Sept-June Continuous Intake

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Adult Learning Centre Programming
High School Credits: Other Types of Credit:
9 Dual Credit
10 PLAR
11 NC Academic
12 NC Vocational
Other:
Other:
Other:
Other:
Adult Literacy Programming
Stages: Other Programming:
  1   Family Literacy
  2   EAL Literacy
  3   1 to 1 Tutoring
  Other:
Other:
Learner Supports
  Study Skills Workshops   School Supplies
  Academic Tutoring   Library
  Academic Advising   Bus Tickets
  Career Planning Red checkmark Child Care
  Job Search   Transportation
  Job Placement   Advocacy
  Work Experience   Referral
  Wheelchair Access    
  Other:
Other: